Impact for the Future

For Andrea “Andi” Wasdovich-Duffner ’68, the groundwork for her academic and personal success was laid at Beaumont. “As a nurse, both at the bedside and as a Nurse Executive, I was able to credit Beaumont for my foundation and ability to interact in any situation with my colleagues and partners in healthcare,” she states. The strength that guided her through her life is still present in the current Beaumont students.

As a freshman, Andi was captivated not only by the physical beauty of Beaumont but also by its curriculum and, most importantly, its community. “The campus is just as beautiful; however, the improvements and additions are spectacular,” she said. With the addition of the STEM wing in 2015 and the new St. Angela Merici Field and Sister Margaret Ann Kelley Dining Hall, the campus may look a little different, but it is still stunning. As a board member for the past six years and the chair of the Advancement Committee for the past four years, Andi has had a front-row seat to all things Beaumont. “I was privileged to learn about the current curriculum, International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IB), Studio Art, and Sciences, as well as how the school has grown to embrace new theories, concepts, and technologies,” Andi said. “If I were a student now, WOW! I am amazed at the commitment to developing each young woman to her full potential, no matter which direction she takes.”

Since 2001, long before her service on the Board began, Andi has been making an impact at Beaumont by investing in its future through gifts to the Annual Fund. Unlike scholarships and SGO, gifts to the Annual Fund go to work immediately to enhance the experience of every Beaumont student. These gifts also benefit the faculty and staff who help students reach their full potential. Beaumont’s Annual Fund makes it possible to hire and retain the best faculty, enhance technology, beautify and maintain the 21-acre campus, support athletics, provide meaningful educational experiences outside the classroom, and support visual and performing arts, along with dynamic faith-based opportunities.

“As alumnae, we still have the opportunity to impact the future by supporting the Annual Fund. The future is strong for Beaumont for the generations ahead, so I invite everyone to be a part of the success by donating.”

Join Andi in supporting your fellow Beaumont sisters. Then come visit the campus to see your investment at work in this beautiful place we call Beaumont.